{
  "id": 4463929,
  "title": "Why the Harry Maguire handball own goal was allowed to stand for Manchester United vs Ipswich Town",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/why-the-harry-maguire-handball-own-goal-was-allowed-to-stand-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:11:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-harry-maguire-handball-own-171151415.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a controversial moment during the Manchester United vs Ipswich Town match at Old Trafford, Harry Maguire appeared to handle the ball in the box, causing a goal to be awarded. This own goal was a result of the ball deflecting off Jacob Greaves after hitting Maguire's hand. The goal initially stood despite the handball, as the ball had first touched Greaves before going into the net. The decision was confirmed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who stated that the accidental handball was not punishable under the rules.",
  "summary": "Explaining why Manchester United's crucial second goal was allowed to stand in a huge moment in the game against Ipswich.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why was Harry Maguire’s deflected shot not disallowed after handball?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/why-was-harry-maguires-deflected-shot-not-disallowed-after-handball",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:18:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}